Google Unveils Nexus 6 Smartphone, Nexus 9 Tablet, Nexus Player

Google has unveiled a new Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet, and Nexus Player alongside the official Android Lollipop announcement.

Advances in computing are driven at the intersection of hardware and software. That's why we’ve always introduced Nexus devices alongside our platform releases. Rather than creating software in the abstract, we work with hardware partners to build Nexus devices to help push the boundaries of what's possible. Nexus devices also serve as a reference for the ecosystem as they develop on our newest release. And for Lollipop, we have a few new Nexus treats to share with you.




Nexus 6 by Motorola - $649
This new phone has a contoured aluminum frame, a 6-inch Quad HD display and a 13 megapixel camera. The large screen is complemented by dual front-facing stereo speakers that deliver high-fidelity sound, making it as great for movies and gaming as it is for doing work. It also comes with a Turbo Charger, so you can get up to six hours of use with only 15 minutes of charge.

● Display: 5.96” 1440x2560 display (493 ppi)
● Battery: 3220 mAh
● Camera: 13MP rear-facing with optical image stabilization, 2MP front-facing
● CPU: Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 805 - Quad Core 2.7 GHz
● GPU: Adreno 420
● Memory: 32 GB, 64 GB






Nexus 9 by HTC - $399
Nexus 9, with brushed metal sides and 8.9-inch screen, is small enough to easily carry around in one hand, yet big enough to work on. And since more and more people want to have the same simple experience they have on their tablets when they have to do real work, we designed a keyboard folio that magnetically attaches to the Nexus 9, folds into two different angles and rests securely on your lap like a laptop.

● Display: 8.9" IPS LCD
● Battery: 6700 mAh
● Camera: 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front camera
● CPU: 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor 2.3 GHz
● GPU: Kepler DX1
● Memory: 16 GB & 32 GB



Nexus Player by Asus - $99
Nexus Player, a collaboration with Asus, is a streaming media player for movies, music and videos. It's also a first-of-its-kind Android gaming device. With Nexus Player you can play Android games on your HDTV with a gamepad, then keep playing on your phone while you're on the road. Nexus Player is Google Cast Ready so you can cast your favorite entertainment from almost any Chromebook or Android or iOS phone or tablet to your TV.



Availability:
Nexus 9 and Nexus Player will be available for pre-order on October 17 and in stores starting November 3. Nexus 6 will be available for pre-order in late October and in stores in November—with options for an unlocked version though Play store, or a monthly contract or installment plan through carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon. Specific carrier rollout will be subject to certification completion and will vary. Check out google.com/nexus for more details on availability.

Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks.